The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari would seek re-election in 2019.
The SGF spoke at the Unity Fountain in Abuja when he addressed a rally organised by the Democratic Youth Congress, led by its National Chairman, Kassim Mohammed.
Mustapha said there was no alternative to Buhari for 2019, adding that other presidential aspirants had nothing to offer.
Mustapha, responding to the call by the group for Buhari to seek reelection, said: “We do not have an alternative to President Muhammadu Buhari for now. I will present your message to him. I congratulate you for your support for President Muhammadu Buhari to run in 2019.”
The SGF, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Gideon Sammani, said Buhari was widely known for his stance against corruption and indiscipline, noting that many people feared him because of his uncompromising position on graft.
Mustapha said it was the corrupt individuals that were against the President because they were apprehensive that they might be brought to book.
He said “We all know that Buhari is transparent, honest. He has come with the change philosophy. He has lived for this long to bring change to this nation. Since his military days, he stood to fight corruption and indiscipline.
“Many people fear him because he does not compromise and corrupt people are afraid that they will be brought to book. And those who have already looted the treasury of this nation are being probed by the security agencies.
“By the grace of God, Buhari will not relent in this fight. He will continue. The politics of this nation is no more the politics of money or do-or-die. Anybody who wants to lead this nation must make sacrifices. Buhari has already transformed and changed the image of leadership and that of our leaders in this country, both locally and internationally.”
Mohammed said his team was ready to work for Buhari’s re-election in 2019, adding that they were working with over 15 state governors to actualise the goal.
He said: “We are calling on Buhari to come out and make a public statement to run in 2019. If this does not happen between now and Monday, we will be forced to go to court and invite him to come and make a public statement. Some of our leaders are misleading the youths in Nigeria that power should be given to the youths; we are not in a hurry.”